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Two Charged in Fatal Shooting of Bystander Outside Sheffield Bar

Two individuals have been charged following the fatal shooting of Shanice Brookes, a 30-year-old mother and charity worker, outside a Sheffield bar during the bank holiday.

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South Yorkshire Police A young woman with long, dark hair and brown eyes smiles at the camera with a glass of white wine in her hand. She appears to be sitting in a booth at a bar or restaurant

Police Watchdog Probes Handcuffing of Dying Murder Victim in Southampton

The police watchdog is investigating after Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old murder victim, was handcuffed and arrested while dying in Southampton. The killer, Vickrum Digwa, was found guilty after falsely accusing Henry. The IOPC is reviewing police conduct in the case.

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Police handout An 18-year-old man standing in front of orange, white and black balloons by a window. He has short dark hair and is smiling and is wearing a blue jacket and a black top underneath.

Cockroach Infestations Surge in Cardiff Amid Warmer Winters and Urban Living

Cockroach infestations in Cardiff are rising due to warmer winters and dense apartment living. Experts advise professional pest control to manage the problem, which carries health risks and affects urban areas more than rural ones.

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Getty Images The German cockroach. It has a shiny brown body, long legs and antennae. It is sitting on a piece of bread

Alw am sicrwydd i ffordd osgoi Llanbedr wrth i drafferthion dyfu

Mae galw am sicrwydd ariannol gan Lywodraeth Cymru i godi ffordd osgoi newydd i Llanbedr, Gwynedd, wrth i drafferthion traffig a tagfeydd hir barhau, gan greu pryderon diogelwch a chymunedol.

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Ambiwlans yn cael trafferth gwneud ei ffordd trwy'r traffig yn Llanbedr

Northern Ireland Social Housing Waiting List Surpasses 50,000 Households

Northern Ireland's social housing waiting list has surpassed 50,000 households, with over 33,000 homeless applicants. Officials and advocates warn of a deepening crisis amid limited supply and funding challenges.

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Getty Images A view of the roofs and houses from a high vantage point. Most are terraced houses.

Highland Council Forms Team to Address Fuel Poverty Challenges

Highland Council is forming a team of eight councillors to explore solutions for fuel poverty, which affects nearly half of local households, worsened by recent oil price spikes linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

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Getty Images An older person wearing a brown, long-sleeved top turns the dial on a white radiator in a house.

Clackmannanshire Residents Evacuated Amid Ground Movement Concerns

Sixty homes in Clackmannanshire evacuated due to ground movement fears. Residents describe rapid evacuation, property damage, and ongoing investigations by authorities.

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BBC A man holding a two baskets of goods leaves a street that has police officers guarding

Woman Urges Public Sex Offender Register After Childhood Friend's Rape Conviction

Hayley Watkins, raped by childhood friend Jordan Learmonth, urges a public sex offenders register in Scotland to improve transparency and safety. She shares her experience to encourage reporting and calls for policy change.

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Aberdeen University Plans Over 100 Job Cuts in £10m Savings Drive

Aberdeen University may cut over 100 jobs as part of a £10m savings plan amid sector-wide financial challenges and staff strikes.

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BBC Strike action in Aberdeen outside a glass university library building, with sunshine reflecting off the windows, under a blue sky, protestors are holding protest signs.

Sturgeon Says She Was ‘Deceived and Betrayed’ by Ex-Husband Murrell Amid Embezzlement Case

Nicola Sturgeon reveals she was deceived by ex-husband Peter Murrell, who pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP. She denies knowledge of the crimes and discusses the emotional toll and police investigation.

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Nicola Sturgeon wearing glasses and a light blue blazer smiles while holding a pen at a book signing

Keir Starmer Rebuts Tony Blair's Criticism, Defends Current Government Policies

Keir Starmer rebuffs Tony Blair's criticism, defending his government's policies as suited to today's challenges. Andy Burnham supports Blair's call for higher growth but stresses the need to address falling living standards and regulation failures.

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Keir Starmer smiles as he talks with an apprentice

Fife Council Buys Properties to Prevent Mass Eviction of Families

Fife Council and the Scottish government have purchased 26 homes in Coaltown of Wemyss and Denbeath, preventing eviction of tenants and securing long-term housing. The move preserves communities and avoids emergency housing costs.

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Richard Baker A photo taken from the back of a hall showing the backs of heads in a crowd. There are people on the stage sitting at a table in the background.